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3 months ago

C919 begins high-altitude test flights in Lhasa

A C919 aircraft receives water salute at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, Xizang autonomous region, on Thursday. China's domestically developed single-aisle aircraft, the C919, landed at Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region for the first time on Thursday, as the model verifies its adaptability to ultra high-altitude airports and routes. As such, the C919 plane will carry out research and development test flights …

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3 months ago

C919 begins high-altitude test flights in Lhasa

China Daily

By ZHU WENQIAN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-09-20 09:00 A C919 aircraft receives water salute at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, Xizang autonomous region, on Thursday. China's domestically developed single-aisle aircraft, the C919, landed at Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region for the first time on Thursday, as the model verifies its adaptability to ultra high-altitude airports and routes. As such, the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Airlines take delivery of China-made planes

China Daily

A C919 aircraft operated by Air China takes off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. TAO RAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Air China, the country's flag carrier, and China Southern Airlines received their first C919 aircraft on Wednesday. The deliveries mark a significant step for the two State-owned carriers in supporting China's aviation manufacturing industry and promoting mutual growth with the country's self-developed …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

COMAC's C919 aircraft set to enter period of rapid growth

China Daily

A view of the delivery ceremony for the C919 at the manufacturing center of Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd in Shanghai on Wednesday. TAO RAN/FOR CHINA DAILY China's first domestically developed single-aisle aircraft, the C919, has achieved a new operating milestone after it was delivered to Air China and China Southern Airlines on Wednesday. The two State-owned carriers received …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air China's first C919 plane makes its debut flight

China Daily

The first C919 aircraft received by Air China arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport and is greeted with a symbolic water arch on Thursday. Air China will conduct rigorous ground tests, route validation flights, emergency evacuation drills, and operational certification to ensure the aircraft's smooth and safe commercial operations. The delivery of the C919 aircraft to Air China and China …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air China's first C919 plane makes its debut flight

China Daily

The first C919 aircraft received by Air China arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport and is greeted with a symbolic water arch on Thursday. Air China will conduct rigorous ground tests, route validation flights, emergency evacuation drills, and operational certification to ensure the aircraft's smooth and safe commercial operations. The delivery of the C919 aircraft to Air China and China …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air China and China Southern Airlines receive first C919 aircraft

China Daily

Air China and China Southern Airlines took delivery of their first C919 aircraft on Wednesday at the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China assembly center in Shanghai. The Civil Aviation Administration of China also issued National Registration Certificates, Single Aircraft Airworthiness Certificates, and Radio Station Licenses for the new aircraft. In contrast, China Southern's C919 is designed with a three-class layout, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air China and China Southern Airlines welcome first C919 jets

China Daily

Two C919 aircraft are ready to be delivered to Air China and China Southern Airlines at COMAC's manufacturing base in Shanghai on Wednesday. State-owned carriers Air China and China Southern Airlines received their first C919 jets simultaneously on Wednesday evening in Shanghai, indicating the beginning of a new phase of operation of the C919 planes by multiple airlines. Air China's …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

COMAC to boost C919 aircraft production

China Daily

A C919 aircraft arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Monday. The manufacturer of China's first domestically developed single-aisle aircraft C919 said it is accelerating its production capacity, and the model is on track to be delivered to more carriers in the second half. The C919 will be delivered to State-owned carriers Air China and China Southern Airlines in the …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

At Asia events, C919, ARJ21 go global

China Daily

A C919 passenger jet is displayed at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore. THEN CHIH WEY/XINHUA The C919, China's domestically developed single-aisle passenger jet, and the ARJ21, a regional jet, have begun their two-week demonstration flights in Southeast Asia, indicating a brisk start to their overseas marketing, an expert said. "By demonstrating the good performance of the aircraft models to its …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

At Asia events, C919, ARJ21 go global

China Daily

A C919 passenger jet is displayed at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore. THEN CHIH WEY/XINHUA The C919, China's domestically developed single-aisle passenger jet, and the ARJ21, a regional jet, have begun their two-week demonstration flights in Southeast Asia, indicating a brisk start to their overseas marketing, an expert said. "By demonstrating the good performance of the aircraft models to its …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

China's homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China’s C919 single-aisle jet made …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete

Associated Press

SINGAPORE — China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, attracting masses of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it still has a long way to go before it can compete with aircraft from market leaders Boeing and Airbus. A lack of international certification means the aircraft cannot operate commercially in most countries unless …

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10 months ago

Singapore Airshow kicks off with aerial displays; Boeing and China’s COMAC announce new orders

Associated Press

SINGAPORE — The Singapore Airshow — Asia’s largest — kicked off Tuesday with an array of aerial displays including some by China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner, with aircraft manufacturers such as COMAC and Boeing announcing new orders. “The Singapore Airshow is a good opportunity for exhibitors to show off the direction they’re going, in terms of technology like autonomous vehicles …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Boeing blowout offers China chance to paint the skies red

The Telegraph

Until recently, Shukor Yusof of Endau Analytics, a Singapore-based aviation consultancy, was one of the doubters. Comac’s failure to sufficiently distinguish its planes, and the length of time it is likely to take for overseas regulators to certify them, would put off buyers, he believed. But Yusof has been quickly won over as the C919 has zipped off the production …

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1 year ago

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft. A welcome ceremony for the C919 and an ARJ21, another Chinese-made jet made by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, was held at the Hong Kong international airport on Wednesday, a …

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1 year ago

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese aerospace company COMAC has …

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1 year ago

China’s homegrown C919 aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight outside the mainland

Associated Press

HONG KONG — A Chinese C919 jet arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday in the Chinese-made plane’s first foray outside of mainland China as its manufacturer prepares to take on Airbus and Boeing in the market for single-aisle commercial aircraft. The C919 is due to perform a fly-past over the city’s scenic Victoria Harbor on Saturday, giving people on the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Can China's homegrown passenger jet C919 challenge Airbus and Boeing?

Firstpost

China’s first large indigenous passenger jet made its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday from Shanghai to Beijing. With this, the Asian nation is aiming to challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320 China’s first large domestically produced passenger jet took its maiden commercial flight on Sunday. Dubbed China Eastern Airlines flight MU9191, the C919 plane …

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1 year, 6 months ago

China jet to rival Airbus, Boeing makes first commercial flight

Live Mint

A made-in-China aircraft to rival Boeing Co. and Airbus SE underwent its maiden commercial flight on Sunday, almost six months after being delivered to China Eastern Airlines Corp. Both Airbus’s A320neo family and Boeing’s 737 Max jets have a full order book through to the end of the decade, meaning any carrier wanting narrow-body jets sooner may need to find …

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1 year, 6 months ago

China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus, the C919, takes first commercial flight

CNN

CNN — China’s first large homegrown passenger jet made its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday, flying from Shanghai to Beijing, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Flying as China Eastern Airlines flight MU9191, the new narrow-body C919 plane left Shanghai at 10:32 a.m. local time. It was welcomed with a water salute after it landed at the Beijing Capital International …

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1 year, 11 months ago

The new aircraft, routes and airplane cabins taking off in 2023

CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — The past 12 months have been an unpredictable time for airlines, with multiple global issues impacting the aviation industry, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulting in overflight bans, the removal of most travel restrictions, China ending inbound quarantine, Boeing’s 737 MAX delivery catch ups, and …

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2 years ago

China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet

Hindustan Times

China on Friday announced the first delivery of its new domestically produced passenger jet, with the aircraft expected to make its commercial debut early next year. Footage broadcast Friday by CCTV showed the jet bearing the China Eastern insignia standing on a rainswept airfield. Footage broadcast Friday by CCTV showed the jet bearing the China Eastern insignia standing on a …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Xiaomi, CNOOC, Comac: Chinese companies slapped with new US restrictions

CNN

Hong Kong CNN Business — The Trump administration is inflicting even more damage on Chinese businesses — including smartphone maker Xiaomi — with just days to go before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The US Defense Department on Thursday added nine Chinese firms, including Xiaomi, to a list of companies the agency claims are owned or controlled by China’s military.Businesses …

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C919 begins high-altitude test flights in Lhasa

C919 begins high-altitude test flights in Lhasa

Airlines take delivery of China-made planes

COMAC's C919 aircraft set to enter period of rapid growth

Air China's first C919 plane makes its debut flight

Air China's first C919 plane makes its debut flight

Air China and China Southern Airlines receive first C919 aircraft

Air China and China Southern Airlines welcome first C919 jets

COMAC to boost C919 aircraft production

At Asia events, C919, ARJ21 go global

At Asia events, C919, ARJ21 go global

China's homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete

China’s homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete

Singapore Airshow kicks off with aerial displays; Boeing and China’s COMAC announce new orders

Boeing blowout offers China chance to paint the skies red

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

China’s homegrown C919 aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight outside the mainland

Can China's homegrown passenger jet C919 challenge Airbus and Boeing?

China jet to rival Airbus, Boeing makes first commercial flight

China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus, the C919, takes first commercial flight

The new aircraft, routes and airplane cabins taking off in 2023

China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet

Xiaomi, CNOOC, Comac: Chinese companies slapped with new US restrictions